Afloat On The Ohio

Afloat On The Ohio: A Historical Pilgrimage Of A Thousand Miles In A Skiff, From Redstone To Cairo (1897) is a book written by Reuben Gold Thwaites. The book is a historical account of Thwaites' journey down the Ohio River in a skiff, covering a distance of a thousand miles from Redstone to Cairo. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing Thwaites' experiences and observations during his journey.Thwaites' journey took place in the late 19th century, and the book provides a fascinating glimpse into life along the Ohio River during that time. Thwaites describes the various towns and cities he passed through, including Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Louisville, and provides a wealth of historical information about each location.In addition to describing the people and places he encountered, Thwaites also provides detailed descriptions of the natural scenery along the river. He writes about the changing landscape as he travels downstream, from the rugged hills of Pennsylvania to the flat plains of Illinois.Throughout the book, Thwaites weaves in historical anecdotes and stories, making the book both an entertaining travelogue and a valuable historical resource. Afloat On The Ohio is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Ohio River and the people who lived along its banks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.